Public hearing on town & village courts

The first of four public hearings on the future of town and village courts is being held today in Albany from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Empire State Plaza.

The Special Commission on the Future of the New York State Courts is gathering testimony at the hearings as it puts together recommendations on improvements to the court system. Judges, law enforcement officials, prosecutors, public defenders, attorneys, as well as, court and government groups and others are expected to testify.

Officials are inviting public comment, especially within the following areas: